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Education
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Certification
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Sarah C Winkel

Bourbonnais,IL

Summary

Hardworking and knowledgeable about business practices in the Park District industry. Adept at supporting and enhancing operations with a decisive leadership style and strategic approach to decision making.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy Director

Bourbonnais Township Park District
Bourbonnais, IL
01.2016 - 03.2022
  • Contributed to short- and long-term strategic planning in order to create a road map for the future of the district.
  • Managed the Recreation Department including full-time Recreation Supervisors, Willowhaven Nature Center Facility Manager, and several part-time staff.
  • Managed the Recreation Station including front desk and general facility operations.
  • Oversaw the creation of the Park District's seasonal Program Guide.
  • Worked closely with the Marketing Department to promote programs and events.

Safety Coordinator

Bourbonnais Township Park District
Bourbonnais, IL
06.2009 - 03.2022
  • Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
  • Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings.
  • Coached employees, managers and executives on effective safety policies.
  • Recommended changes to company culture to improve safety and meet changing demands.
  • Developed new training programs to address performance and knowledge issues.

Exploration Station General Manager

Bourbonnais Township Park District
Bourbonnais, IL
06.2007 - 12.2015
  • Managed budget, employee reviews, training, schedules and contract negotiations.
  • Worked with MindSplash Inventive Playscapes to create and implement a 10 year Master Plan.
  • Oversaw exhibit development including design, purchasing, and construction.
  • Hired, trained and managed full and part-time staff.
  • Collaborated with staff to create new and unique events.
  • Oversaw the park district's largest event, A Night in Sleepy Hollow.

Recreation Supervisor

Bourbonnais Township Park District
Bourbonnais, IL
08.2002 - 05.2007
  • Planned and evaluated youth, teen, senior programs and trips to support community.
  • Created the park district's before and After School Program.
  • Created the Park District's School Break Day Program.
  • Interviewed, trained and supervised part-time and seasonal personnel to perform job functions of before and after school, summer camps, general programs and Recreation Station's site supervisors.
  • Tracked program spending, enrollments and attendance to produce monthly reports for Superintendent Recreation.

Education

Recreation And Park Administration - Program Management

Illinois State University
Normal, IL
05.2002

Associate of Arts -

Kankakee Community College
Kankakee, IL
12.1999

Skills

  • Executive Leadership
  • Integrity and Transparency
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Leadership and People Development
  • Financial Management
  • Strategic Planning and Execution
  • Relationship and Team Building

Accomplishments

2014 Kankakee County Chamber 40 Under 40 recepient

Certification

PDRMA HELP Program

IPRA Leadership Acadamy

Timeline

Deputy Director

Bourbonnais Township Park District
01.2016 - 03.2022

Safety Coordinator

Bourbonnais Township Park District
06.2009 - 03.2022

Exploration Station General Manager

Bourbonnais Township Park District
06.2007 - 12.2015

Recreation Supervisor

Bourbonnais Township Park District
08.2002 - 05.2007

Recreation And Park Administration - Program Management

Illinois State University

Associate of Arts -

Kankakee Community College

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